HOPE Spring 2018

ISD 728 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Empowering individuals with disabilities to pursue lifelong learning, leisure and recreation opportunities 763.241.3520 | www.communityed.comSpring 2018These activities are designed for adults with developmental disabilities (age 18+). Participants in theseactivities can attend alone or with a staff/assistant they bring along. Participants are asked to register witha staff or family member if personal care assistance is needed. If attending alone, the participant should beable to function independently in a group setting, follow simple directions and communicate their needs.All reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the needs of all participants. Community Educationwelcomes persons of all abilities to participate in any of the activities we offer. Contact us at least one week inadvance if assistance is needed. This includes sign language interpretation.CLASSES EVENTS & OUTINGSc Mar 8 Let’s Cook! Hot and Tasty Breakfast c Mar 12 Dinner and a Moviec Mar 19 Paint on Canvas Owl Painting c Mar 15 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrationc Mar 29 Tie Dye T-shirts c M ar 17 Color Party and Cookiesc Apr 2 Spring Craft c Mar 22 Game Nightc Apr 7 Pickleball 101 – Learn and Play c Apr 5 Bowling Partyc Apr 9 Spring Garden Pots c Apr 19 Spring Birthday Celebrationc Apr 23 May Day Baskets c Apr 26 Evening of the Artsc May 3 Birds and Blooms c May 6 Spring Dinner and Dancec May 7 Mother’s Day Craft c May 10 Dinner and a Moviec May 9 Let’s Cook! Microwave Meals c May 14 H.O.P.E. Summer Kick Off LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE

Welcome to H.O.P.E.Welcome to Spring 2018!Dear H.O.P.E. Participants and Friends,We’ve had some cold winter days, but we’ve made some warm memories -- looking at holiday lights, creating holidaycards, crafting snowmen out of socks, and of course, making appetizers at our New Year’s celebration! I don’t know aboutyou, but I’m looking forward to warmer temperatures, longer days and more sunshine! Spring is a great time to get out andexperience all H.O.P.E. has to offer. This spring we have planned plenty of your favorite activities, as well as a few newones such as ceramics and painting. Have you ever wanted to try making things with clay or painting a picture? Be sure toregister early, as classes may fill up.Our registration form has changed! We made it easier to fill out, with the classes/outings and dates already listed. You justneed to check which ones you are attending and if there will be an assistant attending or participating/eating. Also, if you arepaying with a credit card, remember to include the three numbers from the back of the card. And if you have any questions,just call the Community Education office at 763-241-3520.See you Soon,Wendy Mitchell,CoordinatorMeet... Tracy K. ARTS & CRAFTS1) What is your favorite TV show? Paint on Canvas Owl PaintingWheel of Fortune Inspire your inner artist - no painting skills required! Our2) What is your favorite kind of music?Rock instructor will guide you through the steps to a completed 8x103) What is your favorite food? stretched canvas masterpiece that everyone will love!Pizza Monday Mar 19 | 6:00-7:30pm | 1 session4) What are your hobbies? Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | KidzArtSpending time with my dog Rocky #HGCPOWL01P18 Participant Only $195) Where do you work? #HGCPOWL01P18 Options Participant & Assistant $196) What is your favorite H.O.P.E activity? WE GUARANTEE YOUR SATISFACTIONBingo WITH OUR COURSES AND ACTIVITIES.7) How long have you been involved with the H.O.P.E. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contactprogram?3+ Years the Community Education office at 763-241-3520.8) What word describes you?Wonderful

H.O.P.E. | Mar-MayARTS & CRAFTSTie Dye T-ShirtsThis is your chance to get a H.O.P.E. logo T-shirt! Addsome flair to your wardrobe as you create yourown tie-dyed T-shirt to wear this spring andsummer. Create a pattern using rubber bands,tying, or a line design. Be sure to indicate your shirtsize when you register.Thursday Mar 29 | 5:30-7:00pm | 1 sessionHandke Center Blesener Community Rm Door 5#HGFTDYE01P18 Participant Only $15 May Day Baskets#HGFTDYE01P18 Participant & Assistant $15 Surprise a neighbor or friend with a basket made especially forSpring Craft them. You’ll also learn how various cultures around the worldAre you looking forward to spring? Here’s your chance to get celebrate May Day.together with other adults and make a simple project to give as Monday Apr 23 | 5:30-7:00pm | 1 session Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5a gift or decorate for the season. All supplies are included. #HGFMADA01P18 Participant Only $9 #HGFMADA01P18 Monday Apr 2 | 5:30-6:45pm | 1 session Participant & Assistant $9Handke Center Art Rm Door 5#HGFSPRI01P18 Participant Only $9 Birds and Blooms#HGFSPRI01P18 Participant & Assistant $9 Spring is in the air! Use your creativity to make a homemadeMonday Apr 2 | 6:45-8:00pm | 1 session bird feeder and a beautiful flower pot to plant your flowersHandke Center Art Rm Door 5 in. Give your creations as gifts or keep them for yourself. All supplies are included.#HGFSPRI02P18 Participant Only $9 Thursday May 3 | 5:30-7:00pm | 1 session Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5#HGFSPRI02P18 Participant & Assistant $9Spring Garden Pots #HGFBIRD01P18 Participant Only $12 #HGFBIRD01P18 Use your imagination while learning a new skill! In this two- Participant & Assistant $12week class, we will create a spring pot that is uniquely yours! Thursday May 3 | 7:00-8:30pm | 1 session Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5Mondays Apr 9 & 16 | 6:30-8:00pm | 2 sessions #HGFBIRD02P18 Participant Only $12Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Hauta #HGFBIRD02P18 Participant & Assistant $12#HGCGDPT01P18 Participant Only $25#HGCGDPT01P18 Participant & Assistant $25

H.O.P.E. | Mar-May HEALTHY LIVING ARTS & CRAFTS Let’s Cook! Hot and Tasty Breakfast Breakfast does not have to be only for mornings -- it can be for any meal! Discover how to make tasty and healthy breakfast recipes for any time of day! Class fee includes a take-home recipe booklet for dishes made in class. Thursday Mar 8 | 5:00-6:30pm | 1 session VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door NMother’s Day Craft #HGCBKFS01W18 Participant Only $15Create a special gift for your mother or a special friend. This #HGCBKFS01W18 Participant & Assistantgift will be fun to make to brighten anyone’s day. All supplies (not eating) $15are included. #HGCBKFS01W18 Participant & Assistant (eating) $30Monday May 7 | 5:30-6:45pm | 1 session Thursday Mar 8 | 6:45-8:15pm | 1 sessionHandke Center Art Rm Door 5 VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N#HGFMOMS01P18 Participant Only $9 #HGCBKFS02W18 Participant Only $15#HGFMOMS01P18 Participant & Assistant $9 #HGCBKFS02W18 Participant & AssistantMonday May 7 | 6:45-8:00pm | 1 session (not eating) $15Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 #HGCBKFS02W18 Participant & Assistant (eating) $30#HGFMOMS02P18 Participant Only $9 Pickleball 101 - Learn and Play#HGFMOMS02P18 Participant & Assistant $9 Pickleball is a cross between badminton, ping-pong andTRY THIS! tennis, and it is so much fun! In this beginner’s class, we will learn how to play, then try out our new skills in a game! No experience is needed.Let’s Cook! Microwave Meals Saturday Apr 7 | 1:00-3:00pm | 1 session Handke Center Gym Door 5Learn how to make quick, easy, and #HHPLERN01P18 Participant Only $9healthy foods using the microwave! You will get to sample what #HHPLERN01P18 is made in class and take home a recipe book. Participant & Assistant $9Wednesday May 9 | 5:00-6:30pm | 1 sessionVandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N#HGCMICR01P18 Participant Only $15 Cancellation Policy#HGCMICR01P18 Participant & Assistant Registrants must cancel at least 3 business days prior to the class or event to receive a refund or credit. If the event (not eating) $15 requires purchasing a ticket or supplies, no refund will be#HGCMICR01P18 Participant & Assistant made unless we can fill the space from our waiting list. (eating) $30

H.O.P.E. | Mar-May EVENTS & OUTINGSDinner and a MovieEnjoy an evening out with friends at the Emagine MovieTheater in Rogers. We’ll start with pizza, then sit back andenjoy the movie. Two slices of pizza, pop and popcorn will beprovided.Monday Mar 12 | 5:30-8:30pm | 1 sessionEmagine Theater Emagine Theater#HRODNMO01P18 Participant Only $19#HRODNMO01P18 Participant & Assistant $38 Game NightThursday May 10 | 5:30-8:30pm | 1 session Game on! Get together with H.O.P.E. friends as we play boardEmagine Theater Rogers and card games such as Uno, SkipBo, Sorry, Jenga, Yahtze,#HRODNMO02P18 Participant Only $19#HRODNMO02P18 Memory, and more! We will take a break to enjoy snacks and refreshments in the company of good friends. Participant & Assistant $38 Thursday March 22 | 6:30-8:00pm | 1 session Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5St. Patrick’s Day Celebration #HVGNITE01P18 Participant Only $9Wear green and join the fun as we celebrate St. Patrick’s #HVGNITE01P18 Participant & Assistant $14Day! We will partake in some St. Patty’s Day and Irish history-themed activities while enjoying a green snack.Thursday Mar 15 | 6:30-8:00pm | 1 session Bowling PartyHandke Center Cafeteria Door 5 Bowling, arcade games, pizza and pop -- what a great way to#HVPSTPA01W18 Participant Only $9 spend your evening! We will bowl 2 games, enjoy pizza and#HVPSTPA01W18 pop, and finish our evening with arcade games. Shoe and ball Participant & Assistant $14 rental are included in your fee. Bring money for arcade games. Meet at McPete’s in Big Lake.Color Party and Cookies Thursday Apr 5 | 6:30-8:30pm | 1 session McPete’s Lanes Big LakeDo you think coloring is just for kids? Not anymore! Adultcoloring is very popular! It is enjoyable and helps relieve #HHWBOWL02P18 Participant Only $19stress. You will choose a picture and color it any way you’d like #HHWBOWL02P18 while enjoying yummy cookies and the company of friends. All Participant & Assistant $34supplies are included.Saturday Mar 17 | 1:00-2:30pm | 1 sessionHandke Center Rm 111 Door 5#HVPCOLO01W18 Participant Only $15#HVPCOLO01W18 Participant & Assistant $15#HVPCOLO01W18 Participant & Assistant (participating) $30

H.O.P.E. | Mar-May EVENTS & OUTINGS Summer Season Kick Off Party!Spring Birthday Celebration Get your Summer H.O.P.E.Live every day like it’s your birthday! Join your H.O.P.E. friends flyer hot off the press! Weto celebrate and honor those who have Spring birthdays. We will unveil upcoming class-will have birthday cupcakes and ice cream, and play a variety of es and outings as we enjoygames and activities. Bring your best singing voice for a HappyBirthday sing-along! No gifts necessary. a night of Bingo, prizes and treats!Thursday Apr 19 | 6:30-8:00pm | 1 sessionHandke Center Blesener Community Rm Door 5 Monday, May 14 6:00-8:00pm#HVRSBIR01P18 Participant Only $9#HVRSBIR01P18 VandenBerge MS Participant & Assistant $14 Cafeteria, Door NEvening of the Arts This is a FREE event, but pleaseExperience an evening of listening to music, viewing artexhibits, photography exhibits, and cultural displays, watching RSVP (763) 241-3520.demonstrations and exploring the world of art. We’ll explore theexhibits and then have dinner. It’s sure to be a fun night of artexploration!Thursday Apr 26 | 5:00-7:30pm | 1 sessionElk River HS Rm 352 Door H#HROEVAT01P18 Participant Only $9 H.O.P.E. Summer Kick Off#HROEVAT01P18 Participant & Assistant $15 Join us to get the summer’s H.O.P.E. flyer hot off the press! WeSpring Dinner and Dance will be unveiling upcoming classes and outings as we enjoy aCelebrate spring at Green Haven Banquet Center! Enjoy dinner night of FREE Bingo, prizes, and treats! Free Event, but pleasewith your choice of various main dishes, side dishes, breads, RSVP (763) 241-3520.desserts, and beverages, then dance the evening away to great Monday May 14 | 6:00-8:00pm | 1 session VandenBerge MS Cafeteria Door Nmusic played by a DJ.Sunday May 6 | 4:30-7:30pm | 1 session #HVKKOFF02P18 Participant Only $0Green Haven Banquet Center Anoka #HVKKOFF02P18 Participant & Assistant $0#HTODNCE01P18 Participant Only $29#HTODNCE01P18 Participant & Assistant $48 WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Follow our Twitter Feed @CE728ALERT or check online at www.728communityed.com for possible weather related cancellations and other program updates.

H.O.P.E. | CALENDARMarch 2018 Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 2 3456 789 10 Let’s Cook!11 12 13 Hot & Tasty 17 Dinner and a Breakfast Color Party & Movie Cookies 14 15 16 2418 19 20 St. Patrick’s Day Paint on Canvas Celebration 31 Owl Painting 21 22 2325 26 27 Game Night 28 29 30 Tie Dye T-shirtsApril 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 5 6 7 Sunday 2 4 Bowling Party Pickleball 101 Spring Craft 13 1 11 12 148 9 10 18 19 20 21 Spring Garden Spring Birthday Pots Celebration 2815 16 17 25 26 27 Spring Garden Evening of the Pots Arts22 23 24 May Day Baskets29 30 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com | Helping Other People Excel

H.O.P.E. | CALENDARMay 2018 FridaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 4 Saturday 1 2 5 3 Birds and Blooms 126 7 8 9 10 11 1Spring Dinner and Mother’s Day Let’s Cook! Dinner and a 18Dance Craft Microwave Meals Movie 2613 14 15 16 17 H.O.P.E. Summer Kick Off20 21 22 23 24 2527 28 29 30 31 LOCATIONS • Elk River High School, 900 School Street, Elk River • Emagine Theater, 13692 Rogers Drive, Rogers • Green Haven Banquet Center, 2800 Greenhaven Road, Anoka • Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River • McPete’s Lanes, 590 Humboldt Drive, Big Lake • VandenBerge Middle School, 948 Proctor Avenue, Elk RiverPLEASE NOTE:Our registration form has changed! We made it easier to fill out, with theclasses/outings and dates already listed. You just need to check which onesyou are attending and if there will be an assistant attending or participating/eating. Also, if you are paying with a credit card, remember to include the threenumbers from the back of the card. And if you have any questions, just call theCommunity Education office at 763-241-3520.

H.O.P.E. 763-241-3520 www.728communityed.comParticipant LAST NAME______________________________ FIRST NAME__________________________________Home address_____________________________________ City/Zip_______________________________________Home phone_______________________________________ Daytime phone_________________________________Contact person____________________________________ Staff/Family Member attending:________________________ (NOTE: There may be different fees for assistants.)Any special needs?__________________________________________________________________________________ WAIVER FORM -- must be signed by parent or guardian and submitted with registrationI, as the parent or guardian, hereby certify that the participant specified herein is in satisfactory condition to be participatingin the activity for which he/she is registered. I understand that there are inherent risks associated with these activities andthat not all risks can be prevented. If I am unsure of the content of the program that I have selected, I will inquire for furtherinformation from Community Education prior to participation. If I am unsure of the participant’s ability to participate, I will seekthe advice of a physician or qualified medical professional prior to allowing him/her to participate. I understand that if attendingalone, the participant is able to function independently in a group setting, follow simple directions, and communicate his/herneeds. If personal care assistance is needed, I will arrange for assistance in advance. I understand that the District cannotbe held responsible for unforeseen circumstances or events that may occur during the activity time. I agree that the ISD 728Community Education staff will use their best judgment and training in providing a safe experience for all of the participants. Iunderstand that if emergency medical treatment is determined to be necessary by the staff and I am unable to be contacted,the staff will proceed with securing such emergency care, including hospitalization, as may be deemed necessary under thecircumstances. I, the undersigned, am the parent or guardian of the above named participant. I give him/her permission to participate in theactivities I have selected, sponsored by District 728 Community Education. I assume full responsibility for myself and my son/daughter for any accidents, risks and hazards incidental to such participation, including transportation to and from said programand/or if I am transporting myself and/or the participant(s) to off-site activities. ISD 728 Community Education and its agents,volunteers, organizers and supervisors shall in no way be liable to me, my son/daughter, the executor or administrator for anydamages or redress in any form for any injury caused or sustained by my son/ daughter except for willful negligence. I herebyrelease, absolve, and agree to hold harmless District 728 Community Education and its agents, volunteers, organizers andsupervisors from any liability from any accident or injury to my son/daughter while participating in such activity.Name___________________________________Signature____________________________Date___________________Please select your age range: Under Age 25 Age 25 and OverTo Register:1. Please complete and sign waiver above.2. On the back side of this form indicate classes/outings you plan to attend.3. Attach payment or complete credit card information.4. Submit register: In person or mail to: H.O.P.E., 1170 Main Street, Elk River, MN 55330 Charge by Phone:  763-241-3520 Charge by Fax: 763-241-3521 Charge Online: www.728communityed.com _ Registration form on back

REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE INDICATE WHICH CLASSES AND OUTINGS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO INDICATE IF THERE WILL BE AN ASSISTANT ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING/EATING.Class Date Class Name Participant Participant Participant & Assistant Fee Only & Assistant Participating/EatingMar 8 Let’s Cook! Hot and Tasty Breakfast (5:00-6:30pm)Mar 8 Let’s Cook! Hot and Tasty Breakfast (6:45-8:15pm)Mar 12 Dinner and a MovieMar 15 St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationMar 17 Color Party and CookiesMar 19 Paint on Canvas Owl PaintingMar 22 Game NightMar 29 Tie Dye T-shirtsApr 2 Spring Craft (5:30-6:45pm)Apr 2 Spring Craft (6:45-8:00pm)Apr 5 Bowling PartyApr 7 Pickleball 101 – Learn and PlayApr 9 Spring Garden PotsApr 19 Spring Birthday CelebrationApr 23 May Day BasketsApr 26 Evening of the ArtsMay 3 Birds and Blooms (5:30-7:00pm)May 3 Birds and Blooms (7:00-8:30pm)May 6 Spring Dinner and DanceMay 7 Mother’s Day Craft (5:30-6:45pm)May 7 Mother’s Day Craft (6:45-8:00pm)May 9 Let’s Cook! Microwave MealsMay 10 Dinner and a MovieMay 14 H.O.P.E. Summer Kick OffPlease fill out if Participant and Assistant are paying separately: TOTAL FEES: $____________Participant Fee: $__________ Paid by: ________________________________Assistant Fee: $__________ Paid by: ________________________________ Pick up location for OUTINGS:________________________________________________________________________ I do NOT need transportation for the following outings:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PAYMENT METHOD: Cash Check (payable to ISD 728) Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AmExCredit Card #___________________________________________________________Expires__________CVV________Signature of person authorizing charges_________________________________________________________________